US3265147A
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Auxiliary wheel drive mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-18
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1985-02-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John E Coordes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:28
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K17/00; B60K17/04; B60K17/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
IN AN AUXILIARY VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM ASSEMBLY FOR USE ON ALL WHEELS OF A VEHICLE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: AXLE MEANS ON SAID VEHICLE; A PLURALITY OF WHEELS MOUNTED ON SAID AXLE MEANS; SAID WHEELS INCLUDING RIMS HAVING FLANGES THEREON, WHEREIN THE FLANGES ARE ON THE INNER PORTION OF SAID RIMS FACING OUTWARDLY FROM THE WHEELS IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE AXLE; CIRCULAR GEARS ON SAID FLANGES; AUXILIARY DRIVE MEANS HAVING PINION GEARS THEREON PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID AXLE A DISTANCE FROM, AND IN THE SAME PLANE AS, SAID CIRCULAR GEARS; ACTUATOR MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID AXLE AND SAID AUXILIARY DRIVE MEANS, WHEREBY UPON ACTIVATION OF SAID ACTUATOR MEANS, THE AUXILIARY DRIVE MEANS ARE PIVOTED TOWARD THE WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE, WHEREIN THE PINION GEARS AND SAID CIRCULAR GEARS ENGAGE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
IN AN AUXILIARY VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM ASSEMBLY FOR USE ON ALL WHEELS OF A VEHICLE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: AXLE MEANS ON SAID VEHICLE; A PLURALITY OF WHEELS MOUNTED ON SAID AXLE MEANS; SAID WHEELS INCLUDING RIMS HAVING FLANGES THEREON, WHEREIN THE FLANGES ARE ON THE INNER PORTION OF SAID RIMS FACING OUTWARDLY FROM THE WHEELS IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE AXLE; CIRCULAR GEARS ON SAID FLANGES; AUXILIARY DRIVE MEANS HAVING PINION GEARS THEREON PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID AXLE A DISTANCE FROM, AND IN THE SAME PLANE AS, SAID CIRCULAR GEARS; ACTUATOR MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID AXLE AND SAID AUXILIARY DRIVE MEANS, WHEREBY UPON ACTIVATION OF SAID ACTUATOR MEANS, THE AUXILIARY DRIVE MEANS ARE PIVOTED TOWARD THE WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE, WHEREIN THE PINION GEARS AND SAID CIRCULAR GEARS ENGAGE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |